Best Internet Providers in Carroll, IA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Carroll, IA
Carroll has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Carroll.
Ranks compare Carroll with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Carroll, IA at a Glance
Carroll Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
BTC Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Carroll ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Carroll, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Carroll based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Carroll, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.99% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Carroll?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Carroll
- BTC Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Carroll Compares to Places Its Size
Carroll's report card score is in the top 10% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 12%.
| Measure | Carroll | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Carroll County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.8% | top 6% | 90.5% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,996 Mbps | bottom 40% | 1,755 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.8 | top 25% | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 11% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 26% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 23% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 25% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | bottom 25% | 68% | 72% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | bottom 33% | 75% | 78% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $69,247 | bottom 27% | $73,487 | $82,468 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | bottom 38% | 15% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 99.8% of homes in Carroll, against 90.5% across Carroll County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Carroll are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,247 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Carroll
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Carroll?
BTC Broadband Fiber in Carroll, IA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
BTC Broadband offers Fiber service to 99.8% of Carroll homes. Across the city, BTC Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Carroll, IA
Availability:
15.4%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 15.4% of Carroll homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Carroll?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carroll, IA
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Carroll homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 88 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Carroll, IA
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Carroll homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.8 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Carroll, IA
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.8% of Carroll homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Carroll, IA
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.8% of Carroll homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Carroll, IA
Availability:
72.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
283 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.6% of Carroll homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 283 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Carroll, IA
Availability:
18.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
17 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.9% of Carroll homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 17 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Carroll?
Mediacom Cable in Carroll, IA
Availability:
92.8%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 92.8% of Carroll homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Carroll?
CenturyLink DSL in Carroll, IA
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 96.6% of Carroll homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Carroll by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Carroll has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Carroll
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Carroll
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51401 | 12,293 | 99.6% | 1,992 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 40/100 |
How Carroll Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Carroll that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Roselle has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Willey the fewest (92.8%); Carroll has 99.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll (this page) | 11,091 | 99.8% | 1,996 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 40/100 |
| Glidden | 1,478 | 97.6% | 1,951 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 46/100 |
| Arcadia | 746 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.3 | B- | 43/100 |
| Breda | 733 | 100.0% | 1,978 Mbps | 1.8 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Templeton | 532 | 98.1% | 989 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 36/100 |
| Halbur | 526 | 96.0% | 1,823 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Lidderdale | 404 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 47/100 |
| Mount Carmel | 330 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Willey | 265 | 92.8% | 1,882 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 47/100 |
| Maple River | 256 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 42/100 |
| Roselle | 192 | 100.0% | 1,932 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 43/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Carroll?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, BTC Broadband should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Carroll
| BTC Broadband | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Northwest Communications | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Carroll Internet Providers
Based on 43 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Carroll residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 72.6% coverage in Carroll.
At a national level, based on 2523 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Carroll Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Carroll, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carroll Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Carroll
Based on data reported by Carroll ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through BTC Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Carroll. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carroll Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Carroll?
Of the providers in Carroll, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Carroll where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Iowa or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Carroll, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Carroll
| ISP / Tech Type | Carroll Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa
Customer Reviews
Steve S.
ImOn Communications Fiber
November 04, 2026 Install was sloppy, wire hanging inside and outside. My main issue was the price kept increasing. The customer support took over a hour to speak to someone and then another hour of testing before they would isue replacement equipment.
ISPReports User
Metronet Fiber
October 14, 2026 great
Tim W
ImOn Communications Fiber
October 08, 2026 Poor signal strength intermittent speeds and I need the signal I pay for
Diane
Comelec Internet Services
September 01, 2026 Great so far. Brian Evans did a great job. Give him a 5
ISPReports User
Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber
July 01, 2026 awful. the key advantage of fiber technology is symmetrical upload and download speeds - fiber optic with pcctel is unreliable and awful. rarely have had symmetrical speeds with this service do NOT recommend pcctel
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Carroll?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Carroll is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be BTC Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Carroll is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and BTC Broadband has the broadest coverage in Carroll, available to 99.8% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.